Side-by-side
Portland vs Seattle vs Las Vegas vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Portland, OR61 | Seattle, WA59 | Las Vegas, NV61 | Washington, DC48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 59 | 61 | 48 |
| Affordability | 76 | 70 | 82 | 48 |
| Housing | 48 | 42 | 36 | 30 |
| Jobs | 33 | 42 | 38 | 23 |
| Safety | 44 | 34 | 46 | 32 |
| Climate | 90 | 91 | 76 | 99 |
| Amenities | 81 | 91 | 92 | 74 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,190 | $4,834 | $4,335 | $5,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,463 | $1,890 | $1,464 | $2,152 |
| Median home value | $557,600 | $912,100 | $395,300 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $88,792 | $121,984 | $70,723 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 642.7K | 741.4K | 650.9K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 38° | 76° / 37° | 104° / 38° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 144 | 152 | 294 | 203 |